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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you a staff nurse looking to join a developing ward and work with a team that is dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for patients?

ACCU is an acute, fast paced environment compromising of 14 beds, with patients varying from myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and ACS who require acute interventions/management.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.

The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-420-26

Job locations

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.

Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical bench marking within the unit.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Provide information and support to patients/carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.

Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.

Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/trust policies.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.

Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical bench marking within the unit.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Provide information and support to patients/carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.

Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.

Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/trust policies.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.

Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

• Mentorship/teaching qualification
• Post registration qualification in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience and successful completion of Band 5 foundation gateway competencies
• Experience within relevant clinical setting
• Experience of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with students

Desirable

• Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

• Mentorship/teaching qualification
• Post registration qualification in relevant speciality

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience and successful completion of Band 5 foundation gateway competencies
• Experience within relevant clinical setting
• Experience of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with students

Desirable

• Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

WNM

Sharon Halliday

[email protected]

01515294440

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-420-26

Job locations

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

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